Ainsdale Beach in Southport gets some shocking reviews on Tripadvisor
The jewel in the crown of the Sefton Coast line Ainsdale beach has attracted some shocking reviews on Tripadvisor.Many people are complaining about the exorbitant entry fee and the portaloos.
A selection of comments below.
Dave M ...
The land that time forgot ! It was like going back in time . Over expensive parking fees . Extortionate refreshments from the caravans , ie £2.50 for a paper cup of tea. Toilet facilities were in Portaloos located next to the disaster that is Pontins . All of the buildings have an air of dereliction about them . The beach was ok , the dog had fun at least . No problem with the local "gentry" but then again Im an ex police officer. like I said , its The land that time forgot.
Sara H...
Shocking 1 hour wait to get on the so called beach charge £10. The beach is more like a car park for low lifes Drunk idiots drugged up psychos With death in their eyes
will not be going to ainsdale on sea again
Sammy j...
was in the sand hills at ainsdale with the kids came upon 2 gay guys having full on sex!!! not good not good at all would not recomend this beach
Helen g...
went to ainsdale beach Saturday (never again!) we had fish chips from the van when we got home that night we were all ill sick trotts kids were up all night being sick etc
Red9...
The only real benefit of this beach is that you can drive onto it and park on the sand. The bar and cafe at the entrance are also handy and it has ice cream and snack vans on beach too.
Beach is Sandy but tatty with seaweed and the sand quality isn’t that nice and clean.
It’s fine for kids to play and it’s a big beach.
The main issue we had was trying to enjoy a bit of peace in the parking area after parking up and sitting outside the car. The constant shouting from chavs and rough looking scruffy blokes carrying cans of lager.
Formby beach a little further down is gorgeous with much nicer clientele, although it’s more of walk to the beach.
Sha...
Omg my partner went into the water and cane out with ticks attached to him.. i feel sorry for all the dog owners also.. the sand fleas eek
Jenny Franks...
we went to ainsdale beach today with the kids there was dog mess all over the beach why can they not clean up after the dog has a dump the kids got it all over them!!
jan h...
AVOID THIS BEACH Highly Dangerous
Went for a day out with the family never again!! the beach was full of scoundrels FULL - BLOWN ARGUMENTS with Different groups of people on the beach at one point a knife was seen AVOID. we were told that the other week on the beach stabbing: 'Axe and samurai sword' used as three men airlifted to hospital
Scott w...
We tried this beach out after seeing a road sign that stated there was no parking available at Formby Beach. What a mistake. After waiting in painfully slow traffic, we edged into the car park (£10 for the day) after passing the Pontins which resembled a prison. If you're a fan of car parks then this is the place for you.
This place was basically just a sea of cars. I was shocked at the number of people there to be honest because it wasn't exactly picturesque. Some people weren't even bothering to go onto the beachfront and were actually just sat in deck chairs in the car park! Each to their own I guess.
terry j...
dont go to ainsdale beach shocking full of low life drunks wanting to cause trouble. Not for family to many cars doing hand break turns etc boy racers
Sarah j...
we went to ainsdale beach for a change was not what we Expected, There were groups of people all over the beach smoking drugs we had to leave after half a hour our kids were asking whats that smell
Finally an excellent review.
Joan b...
Great day out for families. You pay £10 for all day to park on beach. No having to walk with bags of luggage.Kids can play in sand dunes. Walkable to sea. Ice cream van and snack van onsite.
You need to get there early as gets busy by 12 noon.
All comments are from this year.